We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Equipment Engineer to join our Pharmaceutical Engineering team to support the development of a new pharmaceutical facility in Bilbao. The role focuses on the technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers, procurement support, documentation follow-up, and equipment installation activities.

The position offers the opportunity to participate in the different stages of pharmaceutical engineering projects, working closely with suppliers, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

? Main responsibilities

- Technical coordination of pharmaceutical equipment suppliers throughout the procurement and installation process.
- Preparation and review of User Requirement Specifications (URS) and equipment technical specifications.
- Technical evaluation of supplier proposals, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Support in the technical selection of pharmaceutical machinery and process equipment.
- Coordination with procurement teams during equipment acquisition and supplier negotiations.
- Follow-up of supplier documentation, technical deliverables, and equipment manufacturing schedules.
- Review of equipment layouts, installation requirements, and interfaces with facility utilities.
- Coordination of technical requirements between equipment suppliers, engineering teams, and contractors.
- Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Support in equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
- Coordination with Quality and Validation departments to ensure equipment readiness and documentation traceability.
- Monitoring of technical milestones, identification of deviations, and follow-up of corrective actions.
- Participation in technical meetings with suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Preparation of technical reports, progress updates, and equipment documentation.

? Systems and equipment in scope
- Pharmaceutical Production Equipment
- Process Machinery & Manufacturing Lines
- Reactors & Mixing Equipment




- Encapsulation & Solid Dosage Equipment
- Packaging & Production Equipment
- Cleanroom Equipment Interfaces
- Pharmaceutical Equipment Utilities
- Equipment Installation & Commissioning
- FAT & SAT Coordination
- Technical Supplier Documentation

? Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment engineering, technical coordination, or industrial project execution.
- Experience working with pharmaceutical machinery suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Knowledge of equipment procurement processes, technical specifications, and supplier documentation.
- Experience coordinating equipment installation and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with URS documentation, FAT/SAT processes, and equipment qualification.
- Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and external contractors.
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and Word.
- Working proficiency in English (written and spoken: supplier meetings and technical documentation).
- Availability to work from the Bilbao office; remote work permitted one day per week.

⭐ Preferred experience
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment or industrial engineering projects.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities or GMP-regulated environments.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical production equipment, particularly oral solid dosage manufacturing.
- Experience in equipment procurement, supplier technical follow-up, and installation coordination.
- Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Experience in new pharmaceutical facility projects or production line installations.

? Location

Bilbao (preferred) or Madrid.

? Why K-LAGAN?

? Stable, long-term project.

⚙️ Work in an industrial engineering environment with real projects.

? Continuous training and professional development.

?☕️ Close, collaborative and people-oriented culture.

- ? Day off on your birthday and social benefits.

📌 Project Engineer - Pharma (Bilbao)
🏢 K-Lagan
📍 Bilbao